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Associated Press Pennsylvania Daybook for Wednesday, Mar. 23. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Philadelphia bureau is reachable at 215-561-1133. -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 - Friday, Mar. 25 8:30 AM National Lieutenant Governors Association Federal State Relations Meeting - National Lieutenant Governors Association 2016 Federal State Relations Meeting. Day one speakers include Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Mary Wakefield and National Association of State Boards of Education Executive Director Kristen Amundson * Participating Lieutenant Governors include Kim Reynolds (Iowa), Brian Calley (Michigan), Phil Scott (Vermont), Nancy Wyman (Connecticut), Dan McKee (Rhode Island), Rebecca Kleefisch (Wisconsin), John Sanchez (New Mexico), Mike Stack (Pennsylvania), Matt Michels (South Dakota), Kay Ivey (Alabama), Evelyn Sanguinetti (Illinois), Boyd Rutherford (Maryland), Bill Nungesser (Louisiana), Osbert Potter (U.S. Virgin Islands), Kathy Hochul (New York), and Mike Cooney (Montana) Location: Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC http://www.nlga.us/ https://twitter.com/NLGA Contacts: Julia Hurst NLGA jhurst@nlga.us 1 859 283 1400 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 8:30 AM Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Secretary Manderino keynotes PA Chamber Conference - PA Chamber of Business and Industry Human Resources annual conference, featuring keynote address by Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Kathy Manderino Location: Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, PA www.pa.gov Contacts: Sara Goulet Pennsylvania Dept of Labor and Industry press sgoulet@pa.gov 1 717 787 7530 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 10:00 AM Pennsylvania State Legislators introduce legislation to establish E-Verify for workers - Pennsylvania State Legislators introduce legislation to 'protect all Pennsylvania workers with E-Verify; establish legal and economic sanctions against any 'sanctuary' city; and require applicants for public benefits to provide proof of identity and/or eligibility through the Systematic Alien Verification of Entitlement (SAVE) program'. Attendees include State Reps. Martina White, Daryl Metcalfe, Dom Costa, Doyle Heffley, and Jerry Knowles Location: State Capitol Media Center, Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg http://pahousegop.com/ Contacts: Ty McCauslin Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus tmccausl@pahousegop.com 1 717 772 9979 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 10:00 AM Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Board of Coal Mine Safety holds quarterly meeting Location: DEP Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Rd., Ebensburg, PA http://www.dep.pa.gov/ Contacts: Allison Gaida Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection agaida@pa.gov -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 10:15 AM Philadelphia Mayor Kenney's public schedule - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at MenzFit press conference and open house with Director of Commerce Harold Epps, Director of the Office of Black Male Engagement Jack Drummond, Councilman Al Taubenberger, and Wells Fargo VP and MenzFit Board Chair Bill Shipp, MenzFit, 1500 Walnut St., Philadelphia (10:15 AM EDT); announces expansion of University City Keystone Innovation Zone with University City Science Center President and CEO Steve Tang, Arcweb Technologies, 234 Market St., Philadelphia (11:00 AM EDT); and renames Broad Street the 'Road to the Championship' in honor of Philadelphia hosting the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regional semi-finals and finals, Wells Fargo Center, 3601 South Broad St., Philadelphia (2:00 PM EDT) Location: Philadelphia http://www.phila.gov/ Contacts: Lauren Hitt Philadelphia Mayor's Office Communications Press@phila.gov 1 443 370 3205 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 10:30 AM Dem senatorial candidate Katie McGinty hosts nursing and healthcare roundtable - 2016 Democratic senatorial candidate Katie McGinty host roundtable discussion on ways to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare, with Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP) nurses and healthcare professionals Location: TBD http://www.katiemcginty.com/ https://twitter.com/KatieMcGintyPA Contacts: Izzi Levy Katie McGinty for Senate ilevy@katiemcginty.com 1 215 779 3910 For location details, please RSVP to Izzi Levy at 1 215 779 3910 or ilevy@katiemcginty.com -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 11:00 AM Pennsylvania Physician General Levine kicks-off Annual Get Smart Competition - Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine kicks-off the 2016 Get Smart Competition for Young Artists and Writers, open to all children ages 12 and younger in Pennsylvania. The program focuses on the appropriate use of antibiotic medications and provides an opportunity for children to showcase their creativity and learn about the importance of appropriate antibiotic use, hand hygiene and vaccines Location: State Capitol, 501 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg http://www.health.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx Contacts: Yasmin Coleman Pennsylvania Department of Health 1 717 787 1783 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 11:00 AM Community leaders call for GOP Sen. Pat Toomey to consider SCOTUS nominee - Pennsylvania community leaders call on Republican Sen. Pat Toomey to consider Supreme Court nominee Judge Merrick Garland Location: Senator Toomey District Office, 100 W Station Square Dr 225, Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh http://whycourtsmatter.org/state/pennsylvania/ Contacts: John Neurohr Why Courts Matter john@whycourtsmatterpa.org -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 11:00 AM NAACP Philadelphia president Muhammad holds press conference on 'alleged assault by Philadelphia Police against city worker' - NAACP Philadelphia president Minister Rodney Muhammad holds press conference on 'an alleged assault by Philadelphia Police against City of Philadelphia social worker Nicol Newman'. Other attendees include WURD 900AM 'Radio Courtroom' host and Philadelphia Tribune columnist Michael Coard Location: NAACP Headquarters, 1722 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.naacp.org/ https://twitter.com/naacp Contacts: Cathy Hicks NAACP Philadelphia Branch cathicks03@gmail.com -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 11:00 AM Former bipartisan legislators participate in 'Supporting Seniors Philadelphia Forum' - Bipartisan Policy Center hosts 'Philadelphia Forum: Supporting Seniors' Health and Housing Needs' to discuss ways to support the health and housing needs of the country’s expanding senior population. Participants include: former Democratic Rep. llyson Schwartz; former Republican Senator Mel Martinez; Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Director and CEO Brian Hudson; and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Deputy Secretary Jennifer Burnett Location: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, 642 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia www.bipartisanpolicy.org https://twitter.com/BPC_Bipartisan Contacts: Joann Donnellan Bipartisan Policy Center jdonnellan@bipartisanpolicy.org 1 703 966 1990 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 12:00 PM City of Philadelphia holds event to celebrate 'Philadelphia Civic Flag Day’ - City of Philadelphia and Partners For Civic Pride hold event to celebrate 'Philadelphia Civic Flag Day’ , denoting the 121st birthday of the Philadelphia Flag. Event participants include Philadelphia City Representative Sheila Hess; First District City Councilman Mark Squilla, and Partners For Civic Pride Founder Brenda Exon Location: Municipal Services Building, 15th Street and JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.phila.gov/ Contacts: Randy Giancaterino City of Philadelphia Randy.Giancaterino@phila.gov 1 215 683 2070 Lauren Cox City of Philadelphia Lauren.Cox@phila.gov 1 215 683 2067 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 2:00 PM Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee and Democratic National Convention Committee meet and greet - Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention and the Democratic National Convention Committee hold meet and greet. Attendees include DNCC CEO Leah Daughtry, and Host Committee Chair Ed Rendell, Senior Advisor David Cohen, and Executive Director Kevin Washo. KYW Newsradio special contributor Larry Kane keynotes * 2016 Democratic National Convention will take place 25-28 Jul Location: Comcast Center, 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia www.demconvention.com https://twitter.com/demconvention Contacts: Democratic National Convention press press@demconvention.com 1 980 249 5310 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 2:00 PM Delaware Gov. Markell speaks at SAP Autism at Work Summit - Delaware Governor Jack Markell speaks at the SAP Autism at Work Summit, themed 'building bridges and removing barriers to employment of autistic people' Location: SAP Headquarters, 3999 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA www.delaware.gov https://twitter.com/delaware_gov Contacts: Jonathon Dworkin Governor's Press Office Jonathon.Dworkin@state.de.us 1 302 233 6695 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 5:30 PM FRB Philadelphia president delivers welcoming remarks at book launch - Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker delivers welcoming remarks at 'Shared Prosperity in America's Communities' book launch Location: Fisher Fine Arts — Kleinman Center Forum, 220 S. 34th Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.phil.frb.org/ https://twitter.com/philadelphiafed Contacts: Marilyn Wimp FRB Philadelphia press Marilyn.Wimp@phil.frb.org 1 215 574 4197 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 6:00 PM Bernie Sanders campaign opens office in Pittsburgh - 2016 Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' campaign hosts grand opening of its Pittsburgh area headquarters. State director Ryan Hughes holds availability to discuss Bernie Sanders' plans to 'provide universal health care, raise the minimum wage, enact meaningful criminal justice reform and fight a rigged economy helped up by a corrupt campaign finance system' Location: Campaign Office, 1317 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh www.bernie.org https://twitter.com/berniesanders Contacts: Gregory Minchak Bernie Sanders for President gregoryminchak@berniesanders.com -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 Dentsply International Inc: Q1 2016 Ex-dividend date Location: TBD http://www.dentsply.com/default.aspx?pageid=7 Contacts: Derek Leckow Dentsply Sirona Inc Investor Relations derek.leckow@dentsplysirona.com 1 717 849 7863 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 - Thursday, Mar. 24 GPO Membership, 340B and Class of Trade Management conference Location: Sonesta Hotel, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.cbinet.com/ https://twitter.com/advanstar_cbi Contacts: Center for Business Intelligence cbireg@cbinet.com 1 339 298 2100 -------------------- Wednesday, Mar. 23 - Thursday, Mar. 24 Annual Oncology Market Access Summit Location: Sheraton Philadelphia University City Center, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.worldcongress.com Contacts: World Congress 1 800 767 9499 -------------------- UPDATED EVENT: Thursday, Mar. 24 - Friday, Mar. 25 7:45 AM National Lieutenant Governors Association Federal State Relations Meeting continues - National Lieutenant Governors Association 2016 Federal State Relations Meeting. Day two speakers include Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli, Department of Veterans Affairs MyVA Task Force Director Scott Blackburn, Comcast Vice President for Military and Veterans Affairs Gen. (Ret.) Carol Eggert, GE Oil and Gas Global Marketing leader Alasdair Hamblin, PhRMA Vice President of State Affairs Tara Ryan, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President for Asia Tami Overby * Participating Lieutenant Governors include Kim Reynolds (Iowa), Brian Calley (Michigan), Phil Scott (Vermont), Nancy Wyman (Connecticut), Dan McKee (Rhode Island), Rebecca Kleefisch (Wisconsin), John Sanchez (New Mexico), Mike Stack (Pennsylvania), Matt Michels (South Dakota), Kay Ivey (Alabama), Evelyn Sanguinetti (Illinois), Boyd Rutherford (Maryland), Bill Nungesser (Louisiana), Osbert Potter (U.S. Virgin Islands), Kathy Hochul (New York), and Mike Cooney (Montana) Location: Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC http://www.nlga.us/ https://twitter.com/NLGA Contacts: Julia Hurst NLGA jhurst@nlga.us 1 859 283 1400 -------------------- Thursday, Mar. 24 10:00 AM Pennsylvania DEP hosts alternative fuels seminar - Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection hosts alternative fuels seminar, featuring Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation presentation on how alternative fuels are helping Pennsylvania move away from imported petroleum fuels to homegrown, cleaner-burning, and affordable alternatives including natural gas, propane, biodiesel, and electricity Location: DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg http://www.dep.pa.gov/ Contacts: Joshua Dziubek Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection jdziubek@pa.gov -------------------- Thursday, Mar. 24 2:00 PM Internment held for Prince George's County, MD, Detective Jacai Colson who was killed in the line of duty on 13 Mar Location: Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Pages/default.aspx Contacts: Prince George's County Police Department 1 301 772 4710 -------------------- Thursday, Mar. 24 6:00 PM Bernie Sanders campaign opens office in Harrisburg - 2016 Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' campaign hosts grand opening of its Harrisburg area headquarters. State director Ryan Hughes holds availability to discuss Bernie Sanders' plans to 'provide universal health care, raise the minimum wage, enact meaningful criminal justice reform and fight a rigged economy helped up by a corrupt campaign finance system' Location: Campaign Office, 265 Reilly Street, Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg www.bernie.org https://twitter.com/berniesanders Contacts: Gregory Minchak Bernie Sanders for President gregoryminchak@berniesanders.com -------------------- Thursday, Mar. 24 Allegheny Technologies Inc: Q1 2016 Dividend payment date Location: TBD http://www.alleghenytechnologies.com/pages/Investors/Default.htm Contacts: Allegheny Technologies press 1 412 394 2800 Dan Greenfield Allegheny Technologies investor relations 1 412 394 3004 -------------------- Friday, Mar. 25 7:15 AM National Lieutenant Governors Association Federal State Relations Meeting continues - National Lieutenant Governors Association 2016 Federal State Relations Meeting. Final day speakers include Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy Carlos Monje * Participating Lt. Governors include Kim Reynolds (Iowa), Brian Calley (Michigan), Phil Scott (Vermont), Nancy Wyman (Connecticut), Dan McKee (Rhode Island), Rebecca Kleefisch (Wisconsin), John Sanchez (New Mexico), Mike Stack (Pennsylvania), Matt Michels (South Dakota), Kay Ivey (Alabama), Evelyn Sanguinetti (Illinois), Boyd Rutherford (Maryland), Bill Nungesser (Louisiana), Osbert Potter (U.S. Virgin Islands), Kathy Hochul (New York), and Mike Cooney (Montana) Location: Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC http://www.nlga.us/ https://twitter.com/NLGA Contacts: Julia Hurst NLGA jhurst@nlga.us 1 859 283 1400 -------------------- Friday, Mar. 25 NCAA March Madness 'Sweet Sixteen' round - NCAA Men's Basketball East Regional 'Sweet Sixteen' round games: North Carolina (1) vs. Indiana (5) and Notre Dame (6) vs. Wisconsin (7) * Represents the only region where only one of the top four seeds remains in the competition - No. 2 Xavier lost 66-63 to Wisconsin the Second Round, No. 3 West Virginia were beaten by No. 14 Stephen F. Austin in the First Round, and No. 4 Kentucky fell to Indiana in the Second Round * President Barack Obama's bracket only correctly tipped UNC to get this far Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.ncaa.com https://twitter.com/NCAA Contacts: Bob Williams NCAA press pmr@ncaa.org 1 317 917 6117 _____ Keywords: Daybook, Pennsylvania